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The Bigger Pitch-ure

Thursday 17th May 2007 at Weymouth Sports Centre, saw Alan Gillett (FA Regional Coach Development Manager) carry out an in-service training opportunity themed around:

‘The Transition from Mini Soccer to 11 v 11 Football.’

The 24 Coaches from a host of Dorset Clubs were given a brief introduction into how best to prepare their teams for making the move into the bigger stage.

The coaches then participated practically in being led by Alan led through a range of practical topics; covering defending principles, playing out from the back, and zonal games; all that can aid in their young players transition into the 11 v 11 game.

Feedback from those attending was very good and I am sure that every coach gained at least one new piece of information or practice to utilise within their own Club environment.